Easy Homemade Vegetable Broth

Delicious homemade soup garnished with scallions in a bowl on a rustic wooden table.

Brianna Hughes

This easy homemade vegetable broth is made in the Instant Pot with simple vegetables, fresh herbs, and water. It's a budget-friendly alternative to store-bought broth and a flavorful base for homemade soups, stews, and other from-scratch recipes. Make a batch whenever you need a simple, versatile kitchen staple!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 6 Cups

Course: base, broth, Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 15

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion
1 carrot
2 bay leaves
2 green onions
2 celery stalks
3 garlic cloves
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cups water
salt to taste optional
2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing the vegetables

Method

Prepare the vegetables. Roughly chop the onion, carrots, celery, and green onions. Peel the garlic cloves and prepare the fresh herbs.
Sauté the vegetables. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add a little olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, celery, green onions, and garlic. Sauté for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
Add the herbs and water. Add the fresh thyme, rosemary sprigs, bay leaf, and water. Stir gently.
Pressure cook. Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes.
Release the pressure. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
Strain the broth. Carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl or container. BROTH WILL BE VERY HOT! Discard the cooked vegetables and herbs.
Season and use. Taste the broth and add salt if desired. Use it immediately in your favorite soups and stews, or let it cool before refrigerating or freezing.